Kiki Tay

Singaporean magician and comedian

In this Chinese name, the family name is  Tay.

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Kiki Tay

郑俊杰

Kiki in 2012

Born|

Tay Jun Kiat Kiki

(1981-12-14) 14 December 1981 (age 42)

Singapore

Occupation(s)| Magician, comedian, artistic director
Website| http://www.kikitay.com

Tay Jun Kiat Kiki (Chinese: 郑俊杰, born 14 December 1981) known professionally as Kiki Tay, is a Singaporean magician, comedian, performing arts director and entrepreneur. Kiki is currently the ambassador of Science Centre Singapore[1] and the Special Effects Designer for the Singapore National Day Parade 2017.

Kiki is the magic and special effects consultant for numerous television and theater productions. He has co-directed mass display segments for the 2009 Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony, the 2010 Singapore National Day Parade as well as the ASEAN School Games Opening Ceremony. His recent television work, MediaCorp’s "The Illusionist" 魔幻视界[2] was one of the highest rated drama series on MediaCorp Channel U.

Kiki also regularly stars as "Li", the lead role in the $30 million production Songs of the Sea[3][4] at Sentosa, Singapore.

In June 2014, Kiki directed a 10 minutes special effects fireworks show for one of Sentosa Singapore's largest launch campaign, The 'State of Fun'[5]

In 2007, Kiki was nominated in the Singapore "Spirit of Enterprise Award"[6] for his entrepreneurial spirit.

## Notable achievements

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* Special Effects Designer for the Singapore National Day Parade 2017
* Co-directed the mass display segment "Forging Into the Future" with choreographer Dan Kwoh for the Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony 2012.
* Co-directed the mass display segment "Spirit of Evolution" with choreographer Dan Kwoh for the 2009 Asian Youth Games opening ceremony.
* Co-directed the mass display segment for the Singapore Youth Festival opening ceremony.
* Co-directed the mass display segment "Sports, Arts & Youth Cultural" with choreographer Dan Kwoh for the 2010 Singapore National Day Parade.
* Co-directed the mass display segment "ASEAN ONE" for the 2011 ASEAN School Games Opening Ceremony
* Directed Sentosa Development Corporation's 2014 "State of Fun" rebranding campaign Fireworks Show.[5]
* Nominated for Singapore's "Spirit of Enterprise Award" for entrepreneurship in 2007.
* Awarded "Best Actor" in Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Music & Drama Company[7]

## National and large-scale events

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* Special Effects Designer for the Singapore National Day Parade 2017
* Mass display segment "Spirit of Evolution," Asian Youth Games Opening Ceremony, Singapore 2009 – Co-director.
* Mass display segment "Sports, Arts & Youth Cultural’ 2010 Singapore National Day Parade – Co-director.
* Finale mass display segment, Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony, indoor stadium, Singapore 2008 – Co-director
* Finale mass display segment "ASEAN ONE", ASEAN School Games Opening Ceremony, Max Pavilion, Singapore 2011 - Co-director
* Mass display segment "Forging Into the Future" with choreographer Dan Kwoh for the Singapore Youth Festival Opening Ceremony 2012.
* Fireworks show for Sentosa Development Corporation's 2014 "State of Fun" rebranding campaign - Director

## Television

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* MediaCorp Channel U ‘The Illusionist’ – Magic Consultant
* MediaCorp Festival 2010 – Illusionist[8]
* MediaCorp Channel 8 Star Awards 2009[9] – Magic Consultant
* MediaCorp Channel 8 'Ren Ci Charity Show 2007'[10] – Magic Consultant
* MediaCorp Channel 5 "2MM" – Magic Consultant, Illusionist
* MediaCorp Channel 8 "She's The One!" – Magic Consultant
* MediaCorp Channel 8 "A-Star Planners" – Magic Consultant
* MediaCorp Channel 8 "IN-Kids" – Magic Consultant, Magician
* MediaCorp Channel 8 "Gone in 72 Days" – Magic Consultant, Magician
* MediaCorp Channel 8 "Makeover Pte Ltd" – Magic Consultant, Magician
* MediaCorp Channel 8 "My Heartland Carnival" - Featured Artist[11]
* TVB (Hong Kong) Chinese New Year Countdown Show 2013 - Featured Artist
* TVB Chinese New Year Countdown Show 2013 馬國明 & 吳卓羲 combined item - Choreographer

## Theatre

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* Chestnuts 50, Drama Centre Singapore 2015 - Magic Consultant
* Kumar Stands up for Singapore, Esplanade Theatre 2015 - Special Effects Consultant
* Jack & The Bean-Sprout!, 2013 Drama Centre Singapore - Magic Consultant
* Wonderment, Marina Bay Sands, MasterCard Theatres 2013 [12][13] \- Special Effects Consultant
* SCAPE Magic Carnival, Singapore 2011[14] \- Producer, Playwright, Director
* Cinderel-Lah!, Singapore 2010[15] – Magic Consultant
* Destination Imagination, Singapore 2010 - Producer, Playwright, Director
* WAAH! Magic!, Singapore 2009[16] \- Producer, Playwright, Director
* Just Kiki Kidding!, Singapore 2008[17] – Producer, Playwright, Director
* Wizard of Oz, Singapore 2008[18] – Magic Consultant
* Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Singapore 2008[19] – Magic Consultant
* InDanCity, Singapore 2008[20] – Magic & Special Effects Consultant
* Blithe Spirit, Singapore 2007[21] – Magic Consultant
* "251", Singapore 2007[22] – Special Effects Consultant
* Asian Boys Vol.3, Singapore 2007[23] – Magic Consultant
* The Next Wave, Singapore 2007 - Magic & Special Effects Consultant
* Let Me Entertain You!, Singapore2006[24] – Magic & Special Effects Consultant
* Little Shop of Horrors, Singapore 2006[25] – Magic Consultant
* 'Oi! Sleeping Beauty, Singapore 2005[26] – Magic Consultant
* Aladdin, Singapore 2005[27] – Magic Consultant
* Ten Brothers, Singapore 2005[28] – Magic Consultant

## Early career

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Kiki's passion for magic began while in school. While working as a part-time supervisor in a fast food restaurant, Kiki would spend most of his income on magic props and books, building his stage repertoires and working on his career at a very young age. In his early years, Kiki performed for his school functions and charity shows.

Kiki began his career as a professional magician in 1995 after he was discovered by Vivien Goh, owner of the Zephyhdom talent management company. Kiki worked in the company for five years as a magician, clown, balloon artist and juggler entertaining audiences at birthday parties and corporate events before he moved his focus on directing and consultation work. Kiki still performs professionally for corporate events. Kiki served in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Music & Drama Company where he received training in music, speech, drama, dance and acting. In his two years service in the company, Kiki received the title “Best Actor” in the outstanding artist award.

## References

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1. ^ "Science Beats Interview". Archived from the original on 24 May 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
2. ^ 魔幻视界 The Illusionist Archived 30 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
3. ^ Songs of the Sea - Sentosa Archived 21 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
4. ^ [1] Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
5. ^ a b "12-year-old sets Guinness record at Sentosa State of Fun day". The Straits Times. 8 June 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
6. ^ Spirit of Enterprise Archived 10 September 2012 at archive.today (accessed 11 March 2011)
7. ^ SAF Music & Drama Company Archived 3 March 2014 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
8. ^ 。mediacorp Festival 2010。新传媒年度展销会。 Archived 14 November 2012 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
9. ^ Star Awards 2009 star wars Archived 28 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
10. ^ REN CI CHARITY SHOW 2007 Archived 27 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
11. ^ http://video.xin.msn.com/watch/video/episode-6/1dl1rg4ye[permanent dead link‍] My Heartland Carnival - XinMSN
12. ^ "{title}". 30 July 2013. Archived from the original on 16 September 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
13. ^ "{title}". Archived from the original on 10 September 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
14. ^ *SCAPE Magic Carnival Archived 10 January 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
15. ^ 10 W!LD YEARS - CINDEREL-LAH! Archived 12 October 2010 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
16. ^ “WAAH! Magic!” By Kiki Tay Archived 15 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
17. ^ Just Kiki Kidding! Production Blog Archived 11 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
18. ^ The Wizard of Oz Archived 10 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
19. ^ 2008 SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
20. ^ SMU INDANCITY Archived 1 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
21. ^ 2007 BLITHE SPIRIT Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
22. ^ Toy Factory Productions Ltd Archived 7 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
23. ^ 2007 HAPPY ENDINGS: ASIAN BOYS VOL. 3 Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
24. ^ Let Me Entertain You! Archived 10 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
25. ^ Past Productions Archived 4 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
26. ^ 2005 OI! SLEEPING BEAUTY!! Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
27. ^ 2004 ALADDIN Archived 27 September 2011 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)
28. ^ Toy Factory Productions Ltd Archived 6 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine (accessed 11 March 2011)

## External links

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* Kiki Tay's official website